ArTube

3D CAD/CAM for Lasertube

The best tube
programming software

ArTube is the BLM GROUP CAD/CAM software
for drawing, manipulating, and designing tubular parts. From the idea to the part program in a few simple clicks.

ArTube: best of tube

Top performance: the most complete CAD/CAM on the market

ArTube is the most complete CAD/CAM, dynamic and adaptable to your specific needs. It's the 20+ years of experience that makes the difference!

Born for tubes

The fact that ArTube is software designed specifically for tubes gives you a wide range of technology options and unparalleled attention to detail.

The perfect combination of performance and usability

A tool is effective when it is easy to use. This is why ArTube combines outstanding performance with a user-friendly and engaging interface, making part design a convenient and effective experience.

Software and machine: a team effort

Set options right from the drawing to optimize the working process and obtain the best possible cutting quality by exploiting the synergy between ArTube and BLM GROUP machinery.

Don't waste time, create your part with just one click

Save time with ArTube. Through automatisms and advanced artificial intelligence, you can import 3D files and effortlessly generate the corresponding part program. Just one click.

Joint management of cutting and bending

Simplify your work processes and re-engineer your parts by combining the worlds of laser cutting and tube bending in ArTube.

Managing frames and complex structures has never been so simple

CAD/CAM programming software for tube laser cutting systems

Import your frame, modify its geometry and structure as you like, take advantage of the technological options of the Assembler package. With ArTube, you can re-engineer your frame and optimize the work cycle.

Open to the structural world

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Software utilities

Composer

Build your project like Lego® blocks.

Put your pieces together like Lego blocks. Generate patterns in ArTube and replicate patterns in Composer, easily defining geometric relationships and repetition rules. You can generate complex objects either through the user-friendly graphical interface or automatically directly from your ERP!

Automator

The easiest and fastest way to generate a part program.

Drag and drop the 3D files into your folders and get the part program automatically. With Automator, programming is no longer a concern. The software does the work autonomously according to your preferences. The best solution to guarantee automation, efficiency, and flexibility!

Plugin

SolidWorksThe power of ArTube available directly from SolidWorks.

ArTube is integrated with SolidWorks for designing single parts and tubular frames. Call up the calculation libraries of ArTube directly from Solidworks to automatically generate your part program, a great saving of time and energy.

ArTube advanced features

2D or 3D cutting

Parametric marking

Bent tube analysis

Weld search

Variables

Micro-joints

Cut-bending

Export a 3D file

2D or 3D cutting:
choose the best technology for your job

You select the best technology for your work, whether in 2D or 3D, right from the design phase.

Parametric marking: tracks each individual part

Select a marking area where you can enter the values that are practical for you. You can also define fields that will be encoded by the machine in real-time. Support the logistics of your production and track every single part.

Bent tube analysis: the key element of the All-In-One function

The bending of a tube inevitably involves geometric distortions, but the All-In-One technology automatically adds the corrections in the working process, drastically reducing cycle times and consumptions from the very first part.

Weld search

Weld search
Artube allows you to define the position of the weld seam in the design phase and limit cutting operations at its position.
In this way, you will avoid rejects due to its interference with the laser and the cutting quality is certain.

Variables, references, repetitions: mathematics applied to drawing

Create your design by defining geometric relationships, place elements based on precise references, replicate objects effortlessly with the widget, import or export your design variables.
Only with ArTube can you take a methodical approach to your design in absolute simplicity.

Micro-joints: automatic scrap control

Control the release of scrap directly in the programming phase by adding micro-joints.
It helps reduce wear and tear of your machinery and produce high-quality notches and cuts in each of your machined parts.

Cut-bending: reinvent your assemblies

With cut-bends, you can easily transform the elements of your frame into a single part that shares the same section and thickness. Simplify your project as well as welding and assembly operations.

Export the project to a 3D file

At any time, you can export your ArTube project to 3D files.

Activate your potential with BLM GROUP Academy

Our training programs include introductory courses for beginners and customized courses for experienced users and specific applications on machines, technologies, and related production planning software.

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Auto end-cutting: Perfect coupling with 2D applications

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ArTube

3D CAD/CAM for Lasertube

The best tube
programming software

ArTube: best of tube

CAD: draw with unprecedented computing power

Beyond importing 3D files